Wallpaper - Kates Rushes

Tall cattails with soft, rounded brown heads rise through a cluster of dry grasses, set against an off-white plaster-effect background lightly dusted with snow. In this wallpaper design by Deborah Revell, the quiet composition and muted palette of eggshell, white, grey, and earthy brown capture the stillness of a winter landscape. The gentle vertical rhythm of the rushes gives the motif an open, organic presence without overwhelming the room. Made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical paper structure, our wallpapers are straightforward to hang and bring an understated natural character to your interior.

In the room

We particularly like how this design works in spaces where you want a calm, grounded atmosphere. In a bedroom, placing the wall mural behind the headboard allows the vertical reeds to frame the bed naturally, while the soft background keeps the room feeling light and spacious. In a living room or dining room, we would give the design a wider, uninterrupted wall so the full landscape composition has space to breathe. The gentle detail also translates well into a study, home office, or quiet hallway, where the balanced distribution of empty space and slender grasses brings interest without visual clutter.

Styling it

The organic character of the motif pairs naturally with minimalist, contemporary, and Wabi-sabi interiors. To balance the composition, we would introduce low-profile furniture and simple silhouettes that do not compete with the vertical lines of the rushes. Warm wood tones, such as pale ash or natural oak, bring out the earthy browns in the reeds, while unbleached linen or textured wool textiles complement the quiet, winter-inspired setting.

Colour combinations

The design centres on a base of soft off-white and eggshell, accented with gentle greys, muted greens, and warm brown rushes. To keep the interior feeling cohesive, we suggest pairing the wallpaper with chalky off-whites or soft stone tones on surrounding walls and woodwork. For a richer contrast, deep charcoal, muted olive, or rich timber finishes draw out the darker tones of the cattail heads while keeping the overall palette refined and grounded.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our mural wallpapers are made-to-measure to fit your specific wall dimensions. Producing each order individually helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with standard fixed-size rolls.

All of our wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper with a subtle physical structure. Designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, we offer wallpaper options suited to different homes, rooms, and living situations.